Okanagan lakes face annual water loss due to climate, highlighting need for conservation.

The Okanagan region's lakes, while vast, face a net water loss each year due to the semi-arid climate causing more evaporation than rain or snow can replenish. The water originates from ice age glacier melt and is annually replenished by upland snowpacks, creeks, and groundwater. With climate change effects, the community is urged to conserve water to protect these vital resources.

November 24, 2024
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